Maritime AgCast
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -The Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA) is proud to bring you Maritime AgCast - the industry’s podcast based on discussions of important topics for livestock farmers with local, regional and national guests.
This podcast will air episodes ranging in topics from disease management, forage and pasture management, bull selection and many others!
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Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
June 13, 2023 02:45 - 55 minutes - 31.1 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jim Lorraine, Riverbreeze Farm, on the Season 3 season finale to discuss Agritourism! Recorded January 2023 Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA Music: “Neon...
Episode 58: Young Farmers, Supporting Tomorrow's Leaders
May 09, 2023 02:00 - 40 minutes - 26.5 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Margaret Ells, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, and Sara Swinkels, Nova Scotia Young Farmers, to discuss the Nova Scotia Young Farmers who be tomorrow's agriculture leaders and how you can join this awesome group! For more information on the Nova Scotia Young Farmers, please visit www.nsyoungfarmers.ca! Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit...
Episode 57: Turning Ideas into Practical Solutions
April 11, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 44 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Mike McMorris to discuss research and innovation adoption and turning ideas into practical solutions. Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA Music: “Neon Light...
Episode 56: Start Pasture Improvement Early with Frost Seeding
March 14, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 32 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jonathan Wort, Perennia, and John Duynisveld, Holdanca Farms, to discuss frost seeding. Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA Music: “Neon Lights” ...
Episode 55: KTT -How do we translate information from researchers to engage farmers?
February 14, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 36.3 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Steven Roche, Acer Consulting, and Amy Higgins, Maritime Beef Council, to discuss Knowledge Technology (Translation) Transfer, also known as KTT. Steven Roche: [email protected] Amy Higgins: [email protected] Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us ...
Episode 54: Enjoying Nutritious, Safe, Local Food
January 10, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 26.9 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jennifer Ferguson, Registered Dietitian, to discuss enjoying nutritious, safe, and local foods. Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA Music: “Neon Li...
Episode 53: PSE-Connecting Beef Farmers and the Public
December 13, 2022 03:00 - 42 minutes - 31 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Tim McAllister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Amie Peck, Canadian Cattle Association, discuss public stakeholder engagement in the beef industry. Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad ...
Episode 52: Buying Local (Replay)
December 06, 2022 03:29 - 33 minutes - 20.7 MBPreviously aired: December 2021 and November 2020. Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Janette McDonald, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, Ruth Mathewson, Woolies of Upperbrook Farm and Susan Hamilton, Wild Pasture Farm, about the importance of supporting and buying local. This episode was originally released in December 2020. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visi...
Episode 51: Dal Ag - Connecting Researchers with Farmers
November 08, 2022 04:05 - 55 minutes - 33.5 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jolene MacEachern, Ghader Manafiazar, and Ashley MacDonald from the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus about connecting research with farmers! Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited...
Episode 50: Fibres - Chaos
October 11, 2022 04:15 - 48 minutes - 36.3 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Patricia Bishop, Delia Burge, and Ruth Mathewson about the fibre industry! Additional information on the upcoming 2nd Annual Sheep Industry Conference can be found at www.nssheep.ca/sheep-industry-conference. Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: aander...
Episode 49: New Entrants Ag - How Do You Sleep At Night?
September 13, 2022 03:01 - 45 minutes - 27.7 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with producers Rebecca Archibald and Jillian Bent about their entrance into agriculture! Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA Music: “Neon Lights” by Mat...
New Entrants Ag - How Do You Sleep At Night?
September 13, 2022 03:01 - 45 minutes - 27.7 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with producers Rebecca Archibald and Jillian Bent about their entrance into agriculture! Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA Music: “Neon Lights” by Mat...
Episode 48: Season 2 Recap: Catching Up With Old Friends
July 19, 2022 02:00 - 48 minutes - 32.1 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Amy Higgins, Maritime Beef Council, and Ashley Anderson, Agri-Commodity Management Association, about the Season 2 highlights and what's to come in Season 3! Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host...
Episode 47: OFCAF - Adapting to On-Farm Climate Challenges
July 05, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Rosalie Gillis-Madden, Perennia, about the newly opened On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Program. Additional information on OFCAF can be found at https://ofcaf.perennia.ca/. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or bmccallum@a...
Episode 46: Community Pastures: Supporting Industry Development and Expansion
June 21, 2022 02:05 - 42 minutes - 30.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Dean Manning, Manning Family Farm, William Versteeg, Retired Dairy Producer, & Jonathan Wort, Perennia, about community pastures in Nova Scotia. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCall...
Episode 45: Practical Approaches to Addressing Climate Change: Living Labs
June 07, 2022 02:00 - 39 minutes - 29.8 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Carolyn Marshall, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, about Living Labs, focusing on the four projects: Cover Crops in Perennial Crops, Cover Crops in Annual Crops, Land Swap & Riparian Zones and Shelterbelts. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: aanders...
Episode 44: Brand New Farmers: Succeeding in Agriculture With no Experience
May 24, 2022 02:00 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Dan and Mandy daCosta and Adam Steeves, Nova Scotia producers, about being new entrants to agriculture and learning as they go. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: As...
Episode 43: How Inflation and Interest Rates Impact Farm Financing
May 10, 2022 02:01 - 39 minutes - 28.6 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jon Jonsson and Andrew Poehl, both of Royal Bank of Canada, about how inflation and interest rates can affect farm finances. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Ashle...
Episode 42: Forage Harvesting and Storage Programs
April 26, 2022 02:00 - 40 minutes - 29.5 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with John Duynisveld, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Katie Trottier and Shane Wood, both of Perennia, about forage harvesting, storage, and testing. A previous forage-based episode featuring John and Katie was released in November 2021: Episode 31: Preparing a Feeding Management Plan. The referenced 2022 Nova Scotia Soil, Pasture & Forage Management Program is available on the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers website. Produ...
Episode 41: PigTrace - Understanding the Importance of Pig Traceability in Canada
April 12, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jeff Clark, PigTrace, discussing the importance of pig traceability in Canada. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Ashley Anderson of ACMA Music: “Neon Lights” by Ma...
Episode 40: Understanding How Hog Prices Are Established in Canada
March 29, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 36.4 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Darcy Fitzgerald, Alberta Pork, and Phyllis MacCallum, Canadian Pork Council (at the time of the recording), discussing how Canadian hog prices are established. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] H...
Episode 39: Programs and Tools for Environmental Stewardship
March 15, 2022 02:00 - 47 minutes - 36.3 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Thomas Harrington, Perennia, and Trevor Davison, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, discussing the Agri-Environmental Program (AEP) and the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program, and what these mean for your farm. More information on the above discussion can be found by visiting the following links: Above Ground Burial Project (AGB) Meeting - SDSU Extension Nova Scotia Agri-Environmental Program Nova Scotia Envir...
Episode 38: Practical Approaches to Farm Management - A Producer Perspective: Part II
March 01, 2022 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.9 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, continues his discussion with producers Joseph Leck and Ryan McCarron. discussing approaches and methods they use when making decisions relating to farm management. The first part of this conversation can be heard in Episode 36: Practical Approaches to Farm Management - A Producer Perspective. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca ...
Episode 37: Managing Risks
February 15, 2022 03:00 - 50 minutes - 36.8 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Agri-Business Insurance Broker, Andrew Nielsen, Caldwell Roach, about the insurance options available for farms, and managing the risks of varying situations that could arise on farm. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or bmccal...
Episode 36: Practical Approaches to Farm Management - A Producer Perspective
February 01, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes - 23.4 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with producers Joseph Leck and Ryan McCarron. discussing approaches and methods they use when making decisions relating to farm management. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited...
Episode 35: Early Calf Health
January 18, 2022 03:00 - 46 minutes - 33.9 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Dr. Shawn McKenna, University of Prince Edward Island, and Les Halliday, Government of Prince Edward Island, discussing early calf health & cross-breeding management, including breeding strategy, colostrum/early feeding & early vaccinations. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @Maritim...
Episode 34: Preparing for an Emergency
January 04, 2022 03:00 - 40 minutes - 29.8 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Dr. Wilma Schenkels, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Dr. Andrew Morrison, Nova Scotia Department of Environment, and Todd Bergen-Henengouwen, Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project, discussing why an emergency preparedness plan is critical for the farm, as well as how to begin creating this plan. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7...
Episode 33: Getting to Know the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off Agency
December 21, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes - 27.5 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Melinda German and Chad Ross, both of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency, discussing how beef check-off is collected in Canada, and how check-off dollars are allocated. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or bmccallum@agricommodi...
Episode 32: Buying Local (Replay)
December 08, 2021 15:29 - 33 minutes - 20.7 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Janette McDonald, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, Ruth Mathewson, Woolies of Upperbrook Farm and Susan Hamilton, Wild Pasture Farm, about the importance of supporting and buying local. This episode was originally released in December 2020. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twit...
Episode 31: Preparing a Feeding Management Plan
November 30, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with John Duynisveld, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Katie Trottier, Perennia, about forage testing and preparing a feed management plan. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum E...
Episode 30: Female Leaders in the Industry
November 16, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 27.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Carolyn Van Den Heuvel, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, and producers Alicia King, Six Maples Farm, and Amy VanderHeide, Coldbrook Farms Ltd., discussing their roles as female leaders in the agriculture industry. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: ...
Episode 29: NSIA: Professionals in Agriculture
November 02, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 33.2 MBHost and P.Ag. Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with fellow Agrologists, NSIA President Maxine MacLean, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, Councilor Caitlin Congdon, Perennia, & member Kamryn Findlay, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, discussing their roles as professionals in the industry & value they see as being NSIA members. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodit...
Episode 28: Farm Management in Canada: Understanding How the Farm is a Business
October 19, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Heather Watson, Farm Management Canada, Cedric MacLeod, MacLeod Agronomics, and producer Adam Steeves about farm management practices, with a business approach. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] H...
Episode 27: Swine Health: Preventing African Swine Fever
October 05, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 23.6 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, continues his discussion with Dr. Egan Brockhoff, Prairie Swine Health Services, and Heather McLean, Perennia, discussing the devastating effects of African Swine Fever & how to do your part to prevent it from entering your farm. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: a...
Episode 26: Maritime Farmers' Markets
September 21, 2021 01:00 - 53 minutes - 39.8 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Justin Cantafio, Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia, Byron Petrie, Charlottetown Farmers’ Market, and Stacey Russell, Fredericton Boyce Farmers’ Market, about the consumer/producer connections made through the markets, and how the weekly markets operate. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter...
Episode 25: Swine Health: Recognizing Common Pig Challenges
September 07, 2021 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Dr. Egan Brockhoff, Prairie Swine Health Services, and Heather McLean, Perennia, to discuss the importance of ensuring pigs are at their optimal health, with tips of what to watch for as potential warning signs of disease, as well as covering handling techniques. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook...
Episode 24: Season 1 Recap
August 17, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Ashley Anderson, Maritime AgCast Producer, and repeat-guest Amy Higgins, Maritime Beef Council, about how the podcast came to be and highlighting this season’s episodes, with a look ahead to season 2. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: aanderson@ag...
Episode 23: Nova Scotia Wild Blueberry Production and Harvesting
July 20, 2021 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Peter Burgess, Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia, Peter Swinkels, Doug Bragg Enterprises Ltd., and Peter Van Dyk, Van Dyk’s by Nature, to discuss wild blueberry production and harvesting in Nova Scotia. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Emai...
Trailer - Episode 23: Nova Scotia Wild Blueberry Production and Harvesting
July 16, 2021 18:00 - 45 seconds - 549 KBCheck out Episode 23: Nova Scotia Wild Blueberry Production and Harvesting when released July 20, 2021 to hear the rest of this podcast episode!
Episode 22: Getting to know the beef and pork Promotion and Research Agencies
July 06, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 35.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Melinda German, Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency, and John Ross, Canadian Pork Council, about the beef and pork Promotion & Research Agencies. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McC...
Episode 21: Intro to Small Scale Pork Production (Part II) - Feeding and Processing
June 22, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 19.6 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), continues his conversation with Heather McLean, Perennia, about raising weaned pigs - through growing and finishing, focusing on feeding, transport and processing. To hear the first part of this conversation, please listen to Episode 18: Intro to Small Scale Pork Production – Housing and Care. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommo...
Episode 20: Preventing, Managing & Treating Sheep Parasites
June 08, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 31.5 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Dr. Gwyneth Jones, Dr. Ted Semple, Maritime Genetics, and Holly Hines, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, about the prevention, management and treatment of parasites within sheep. Additional Resources: · Handbook for the Control of Internal Parasites of Sheep and Goats (University of Guelph) · Using Fecal Egg Counts for Parasite Management – Holly Hines · Student Microscope – Amazon Canada · Sheep Producers Associa...
Episode 19: Regulatory Components of Abattoirs
May 25, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 23.4 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Shelly MacDonald, Perennia, and Wayne Oulton, Oulton’s Meats and Martock Glen Farm, about the regulatory components of abattoirs. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edit...
Episode 18: Intro to Small Scale Pig Production - Housing and Care
May 11, 2021 02:00 - 29 minutes - 18.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Heather McLean, Perennia, about raising weaned pigs - through growing and finishing, focusing on housing, feeding and care. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by:...
Episode 18: Intro to Small Scale Pork Production - Housing and Care
May 11, 2021 02:00 - 29 minutes - 18.2 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Heather McLean, Perennia, about raising weaned pigs - through growing and finishing, focusing on housing, feeding and care. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by:...
Episode 17: Sheep Disease Management
April 27, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 23.3 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Dr. Wilma Schenkels, Chief Veterinary Officer, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, and Jonathan Wort, Perennia, about disease management within sheep. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] H...
Episode 16: Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+)
April 13, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 15.4 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Amy Higgins, Maritime Beef Council, and Dean Manning, Nova Scotia Cow-Calf Producer, about the benefits of being VBP+ certified. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edit...
Episode 15: Advance Payments Program (APP)
March 30, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.1 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with fellow ACMA co-worker, Kara Saville, Program Delivery Manager, about the Advance Payments Program (APP). Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Host: Brad McCallum Edited by: Ashley Anderson of...
Episode 14: Beef Cattle Disease Management
March 16, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 22.6 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Dr. Wilma Schenkels, Chief Veterinary Officer, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, and Jonathan Wort, Perennia, about disease management within beef cattle. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected] or bmccallum@agricommodity...
Episode 13: Understanding the Benefits of Live Beef Carcass Ultrasound
March 02, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 35.9 MBHost Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Amy Higgins, Maritime Beef Council, Jasper Munro, AgSights and Jonathan Wort, Perennia, about the benefits of performing live beef carcass ultrasound on cattle within your breeding herd. Producer: Ashley Anderson (ACMA) 7 Atlantic Central Drive East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2 (902) 893-7455 Visit us: agricommodity.ca Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast Email us at: [email protected]...